Matsuura has been a driving force in engineering innovation and manufacturing excellence since 1935. Renowned for pioneering advancements in high-speed CNC machining, CNC automation systems, and cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, we continue to set industry standards across the UK and beyond.
We are recruiting for a skilled Applications Engineer to join the Matsuura Team. This is an exciting and varied role, supporting both pre and post sales activities. You will play a key role in delivering customer training on CNC machine operation and programming, supporting projects and providing technical application support.
This is a full time, permanent position operating from our modern Leicestershire facility. The role offers the opportunity to work with customers across the UK and includes regular travel and overnight stays as required.
At Matsuura we value our employees and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your CNC background in an Applications role, working for a successful and growing company offering long-term progression, full specialist product training, and excellent company benefits.
Benefits package:
Competitive Salary (dependant on experience)
Company Vehicle (with private fuel benefit)
Mobile Phone
Enhanced pension scheme – with generous employer contributions
Private healthcare scheme (option to add family members)
Medical cash plan
Life insurance
Income protection scheme
Critical illness policy
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for length of service
Employee discount platform
Employee assistance programme
36 hour working week – early finish on Fridays
Key Responsibilities:
- Commission and setup CNC machines ready for production
- Deliver comprehensive customer training
- Apply production engineering expertise to develop processes that maximise output, efficiency and machine performance
- Problem solving and technical support
- Experience with tool selection, fixturing, work holding, and cutting tool optimisation
- Identify opportunities for product and process improvement
About You:
The successful candidate must have an engineering background in machine tools, gained through experience with a manufacturer or distributor of CNC machining centres, or in a role involving CNC programming and operation.
Technical Competencies:
- Experienced in operating and programming 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines
- Conversant with FANUC controls, both programming and operating
- CADCAM software experience
- Strong knowledge of production engineering principles and practices
- Time-served engineer with a solid engineering background preferred
- Competent in reading engineering drawing
Personal Attributes
- Confident working independently or as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and provide clear technical guidance and training
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety, and professionalism at all times
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional departments
- Full UK driving licence and willing to travel extensively to customer sites across the UK
Pay: From £47,963.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you experienced in operating and programming 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines ?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
